Nationwide Nursing Crisis Meets Its Match; Innovative Program Cuts Nursing Turnover Rate, Improves Quality of Care

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: August 12, 2002 | Copyright information

OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nursing homes across the country are experiencing a staffing crisis that can jeopardize the quality of care and life for residents. A unique Illinois collaboration has found a way to turn the tide through a model program called "LEAP for a 21st Century Long-Term Care Workforce."

The amazing results of the "LEAP" collaboration will be showcased at "Becoming a Champion of Change: Transforming Eldercare and Our Own Aging," a national conference designed to change how we care for our elders and view aging. The conference will be hosted by the Pioneer ...

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